2012 FKP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

139.8613 KES

YEARLY LOW

128.7367 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

133.9100 KES

2012 FKP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 139.8613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 128.7367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1246 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.5524 to the December average rate of 138.7196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 139.8613 was down 15.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 165.9074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 699,307 KES

2011 Average 711,473 KES

Yearly Trough Low 643,684 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,622.96 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

139.4757

130.4020

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 132.4842, compared to 135.3358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.4842

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.3358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 4.9063 KES (High: 138.5347 / Low: 133.6283). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3802 KES (High: 137.4912 / Low: 136.1110).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.9063

October Spread (Stable) ±1.3802

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.4124 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 138.7196) against the same month in 2011 (average: 134.8937), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8258 (+2.84%).

2012 Avg (December) 138.7196

2011 Avg (December) 134.8937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	135.0631	131.7001	133.5524
February	132.5901	129.3488	131.3282
March	132.8374	128.7367	131.1581
April	135.0465	131.5418	133.0350
May	134.9715	133.1450	134.1218
June	133.0555	130.1685	131.7095
July	132.6987	129.5750	131.3254
August	133.6898	130.9247	132.1180
September	138.5347	133.6283	136.3437
October	137.4912	136.1110	136.8664
November	137.8420	135.6590	136.6417
December	139.8613	137.2468	138.7196